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R321 GMG

2011 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

133,891 mi
Last recorded133,891 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 GMG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 133,891 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 133,008 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 130,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 123,092 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 122,992 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside front anti roll bar link has slight play in ball joint

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit on tread depth

Pass 2 Feb 2022 115,915 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing ()

Pass 8 Feb 2021 110,315 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 105,968 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 98,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 94,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth 3mm

Pass 23 Aug 2017 85,025 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 76,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 69,033 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 59,102 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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R321 GMG is a 2011 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2011 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 83,287 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R321 GMG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R321 GMG registered?

R321 GMG is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is R321 GMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R321 GMG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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